Move over, Real Housewives, you’re not the first celebrity wives: in the 1960’s, Americans were enthralled by the space age, and that fascination included the wives of the astronauts. These women were dressed by…

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About Me

I'm Meli Pennington - a makeup artist in New York City. Here at Wild Beauty, I explore the interplay of beauty and culture from a creative insider's perspective, looking at vanity practices, art, history, technology, and fascinating people who make beauty happen.